Enthusiasm is like having two right hands.

Men whose lives are doubtful want a strong government and a hot religion

In a state of nature, the weakest go to the wall; in a state of over-refinement, both the weak and the strong go to the gutter.

Action is thought tempered by illusion.

I believe the Universe is planned for good.

Success is the most natural thing in the world. The person who does not succeed has placed himself in opposition to the laws of the Universe.

A little more patience, a little more charity for all, a little more devotion, a little more love; with less bowing down to the past, and a silent ignoring of pretended authority; brave looking forward to the future with more faith in our fellows, and the race will be ripe for a great burst of light and life.